An Old Wood Tiered Box
中国老花梨木三撞提梁食盒
19th to 20th century, hexagonal shaped, comprising four layers and a lid, all contained within a carrying-handle decorated with auspicious clouds.
The food box was a tool used in ancient China for the storage of food and small utensils such as pens, ink, reel, seals, combs and mirrors. As a special object, it was typically the common property of a family. One of this condition, size and craftsmanship was likely used by the matriarch of a wealthy home for the presentation of dessert. The status, prestige and wealth of a family can be reflected in the materials and decoration of the box.
食盒是古代盛装食物及小件器具如笔墨、卷轴、印章、梳子和镜子等用的竹木结构器具，内有数层不等。它作为一种特殊的物件，是家族的共同财产，甚是讲究，一个家族的地位、威望及富贵程度都可以通过食盒反映出来。此食盒呈棱形，连盖共四层，底框两侧安站牙及提梁，并以祥云雕刻装饰。这种尺寸大小、做工精细的多层食盒在当时的年代主要是官富人家夫人小姐之物，用于置放甜点。此老花梨木三撞提梁食盒用材考究、做工精细、庄重典雅，整体保存完好，是十分难得的收藏品，当然也极具实用价值。
H200 W165mm
